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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Audición - Parte 4 (2)

Learn vocabulary from the second part of Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic, Test 1 Listening Part 4, with useful words and expressions from this section.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

Ex: Keep an eye on your bag; this station gets very crowded. 

Estate pendiente de tu bolso; esta estación se llena muchísimo.

urgent
urgent
[Adjetivo]

needing immediate action or attention

urgente, apremiante

urgente, apremiante

Ex: There is an urgent need for food and shelter for the victims of the natural disaster. 

Hay una necesidad urgente de alimentos y refugio para las víctimas del desastre natural.

attention
attention
[Sustantivo]

special care or treatment given to someone or something

atención, cuidado

atención, cuidado

Ex: Her plants thrived because she gave them daily attention. 
collar
collar
[Sustantivo]

a band or marking around the neck of an animal that differs in color or appearance from the surrounding area

collar

collar

Ex: The snake has a pale yellow collar behind its head. 
matriarch
matriarch
[Sustantivo]

a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe

matriarca

matriarca

Ex: As the matriarch of the family, Grandma Helen had the final say on all major decisions. 

Como matriarca de la familia, la abuela Helen tenía la última palabra en todas las decisiones importantes.

to track
to track
[Verbo]

to follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing

rastrear,  seguir el rastro

rastrear, seguir el rastro

Ex: Scientists track migratory birds to study their patterns. 
measurement
measurement
[Sustantivo]

the action of finding the size, number, or degree of something

medición

medición

Ex: Accurate measurements are essential for ensuring the success of the experiment. 
tusk
tusk
[Sustantivo]

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

colmillo

colmillo

Ex: With a gentle nudge, the elephant used its tusks to help a fallen companion back onto its feet. 

Con un suave empujón, el elefante usó sus colmillos para ayudar a un compañero caído a ponerse de pie.

to load
to load
[Verbo]

to place or position individuals or items for transportation

cargar, embarcar

cargar, embarcar

Ex: The truck driver loaded crates of merchandise onto the delivery truck for distribution. 
to transport

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportar

transportar

Ex: The cruise ship company specializes in transporting passengers to exotic destinations around the world. 
to translocate

to move a person, animal, or other living organism from one location to another, especially for conservation purposes

translocar

translocar

Ex: Conservationists are translocating the tortoises to a safer habitat. 
prospect
prospect
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

posibilidad

posibilidad

Ex: The startup had a promising prospect for becoming a leader in renewable energy. 
employment
employment
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of having a regular paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: His employment as a software engineer allowed him to work remotely from home, which he enjoyed. 
enormously
enormously
[Adverbio]

to a great or vast degree

enormemente

enormemente

Ex: The CEO's decision impacted the organization enormously. 

La decisión del CEO impactó enormemente a la organización.

to contribute

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

contribuir

contribuir

Ex: Volunteer efforts significantly contribute to the charity's growth. 
to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to increase or become more intense

aumentar, intensificarse

aumentar, intensificarse

Ex: As the summer temperatures increased, concerns about heat-related issues began to rise among the residents. 
standard of living

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families. 
former
former
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: The former owner of the house left behind many memories for the new residents. 
reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

source
source
[Sustantivo]

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

fuente

fuente

Ex: The idea came from an unexpected source. 
in fact
in fact
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

de hecho, en realidad

de hecho, en realidad

Ex: She was confident about the facts, and in fact, her research was comprehensive and accurate. 

Ella estaba segura de los hechos, y de hecho, su investigación fue exhaustiva y precisa.

to volunteer

to state or suggest something without being asked or told

ofrecer

ofrecer

Ex: The student volunteered his thoughts on the new curriculum, offering constructive feedback to the teacher. 
to give up
to give up
[Verbo]

to let go of things that are not essential or necessary

dejar, renunciar

dejar, renunciar

Ex: They chose to give up their extravagant vacations in favor of a more frugal lifestyle. 

Ellos optaron por renunciar a sus vacaciones extravagantes a favor de un estilo de vida más frugal.

weapon
weapon
[Sustantivo]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

arma

arma

Ex: The detective found the murder weapon hidden under the bed. 
no longer
no longer
[Adverbio]

up to a certain point but not beyond it

ya no, no más

ya no, no más

Ex: He is no longer available for appointments this evening. 

Él ya no está disponible para citas esta noche.

relocation
relocation
[Sustantivo]

the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)

reasentamiento,  relocalización

reasentamiento, relocalización

square
square
[Adjetivo]

used to express area by multiplying length by width

cuadrado, cuadrático

cuadrado, cuadrático

Ex: Their farm covers 50 square miles of pasture. 
plenty
plenty
[Pronombre]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

mucho, bastante

mucho, bastante

Ex: With plenty of sunshine this week, the gardens are thriving. 
presence
presence
[Sustantivo]

the state or fact of existing or occurring somewhere

presencia, existencia

presencia, existencia

Ex: The presence of smoke suggested a nearby fire. 
to balance
to balance
[Verbo]

to bring something into a state of stability or harmony

equilibrar, armonizar

equilibrar, armonizar

Ex: The artist balanced light and shadow to enhance the painting. 
ecosystem
ecosystem
[Sustantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Human activities like deforestation can disrupt fragile ecosystems and lead to biodiversity loss. 

Las actividades humanas como la deforestación pueden alterar los frágiles ecosistemas y provocar la pérdida de biodiversidad.

sustainable
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

able to continue for a long period of time

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: The community garden provided sustainable access to fresh produce for local residents. 

El jardín comunitario proporcionó acceso sostenible a productos frescos para los residentes locales.

conservation
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Water conservation is essential in regions experiencing severe drought. 
to replicate

to make an exact copy of something

replicar, copiar

replicar, copiar

Ex: The printer replicated the original document with perfect accuracy for distribution. 

La impresora replicó el documento original con perfecta precisión para su distribución.

draw
draw
[Sustantivo]

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

atracción, reclamo

atracción, reclamo

Ex: The comedian's humor made him a major draw at the comedy club, with audiences eagerly anticipating his performances. 
tourism
tourism
[Sustantivo]

the activity of traveling to places for pleasure, sightseeing, or recreation

turismo

turismo

Ex: Rural tourism has become popular among visitors seeking quieter vacations. 
times
times
[Preposición]

used to multiply a number by another

por

por

Ex: What is six times seven? 

¿Qué es seis por siete?

trade
trade
[Sustantivo]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

comercio

comercio

Ex: Local markets thrive on the trade of fresh produce and handmade goods. 
gross domestic product

the measure of an economy adopted by the United States in 1991; the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation's borders during a given period (usually 1 year)

producto interno bruto, PIB

producto interno bruto, PIB

dramatic
dramatic
[Adjetivo]

surprising or exciting in appearance or effect

dramático

dramático

Ex: Her sudden weight loss was dramatic, leaving friends and family astonished. 
enforcement
enforcement
[Sustantivo]

the process of making sure that a law, rule, requirement, or decision is obeyed or carried out

aplicación, ejecución

aplicación, ejecución

Ex: Sarah argued that the problem was weak enforcement rather than inadequate rules. 
anti
anti
[Preposición]

used to convey that one is against something

en contra de

en contra de

Ex: His anti-smoking campaign aimed to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use. 

Su campaña antitabaco tenía como objetivo concienciar sobre los riesgos para la salud asociados al consumo de tabaco.

suitable
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: They needed to find a suitable venue for the conference. 

Necesitaban encontrar un lugar adecuado para la conferencia.

to monitor
to monitor
[Verbo]

to keep someone or something under observation, typically for safety or security purposes

vigilar, monitorizar

vigilar, monitorizar

Ex: The company hired private investigators to monitor the activities of a suspected corporate spy. 
constantly
constantly
[Adverbio]

in a way that continues without any pause

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: The background music at the cafe played constantly. 

La música de fondo del café sonaba constantemente.

poaching
poaching
[Sustantivo]

the illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wild animals, usually to sell them or their body parts

caza furtiva, furtivismo

caza furtiva, furtivismo

Ex: Anti-poaching teams work day and night to protect wildlife. 

Los equipos anti-caza furtiva trabajan día y noche para proteger la vida silvestre.

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